Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל
Son of Benjamin, head of a clan
Who is Jediael in the Bible?
Jediael was a son of Benjamin and the head of a prominent Benjamite clan, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:6, 10-11. Listed alongside his brothers Bela and Becher as one of Benjamin's three sons, Jediael fathered three sons of his own: Bilhan, Jeush, and Benjamin. According to the genealogical records, his descendants were known for their military strength, numbering 17,200 mighty warriors and skilled archers ready for battle. This account demonstrates that Jediael's clan held significant importance within the tribe of Benjamin and contributed substantially to Israel's military capabilities during the tribal period.
Biography
Jediael is mentioned in 1Ch.7.6, 10-11 as one of the sons of Benjamin and the head of a Benjamite clan. Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and this chapter provides a genealogical record of his descendants. Jediael is listed along with his brothers Bela and Becher as the three sons of Benjamin. The text further states that Jediael had three sons: Bilhan, Jeush, and Benjamin. The descendants of Jediael are described as mighty warriors and expert archers, numbering 17,200 men ready for battle. This information suggests that Jediael's clan was known for its military prowess and played a significant role in the tribe of Benjamin.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Bela Tribe of ReubenSon of AzazA Reubenite, son of Azaz.View full profile →
- Becher Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, listed among those who entered Egypt.View full profile →
- Ashbel Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, founder of the Ashbelite clanView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Rosh Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, grandson of JacobView full profile →
- Muppim Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminA son of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Huppim Tribe of Benjamin(?)Son of IrA descendant of Manasseh.View full profile →
- Ard Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, brother of BelaView full profile →
- Ahiram Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, founder of the Ahiramite clanView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:6
"The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael."
- 1 Chronicles 7:10
"The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar."
- 1 Chronicles 7:11
"All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְדִיעֲאֵל |